Financial Aid Planner Salary in Columbia, SC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Aid Planner in Columbia, SC is $45,829. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,536 to $52,411, with most professionals earning between $35,717 and $58,403.

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Provides financial aid assistance to prospective and enrolled students.

November 05, 2022

Assist Veterans in the completion of the VA Benefits Application.

January 04, 2023

Works closely with other Financial Aid Planners and staff all working toward departmental goals.

January 10, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned.

February 05, 2023

Answers questions, inquiries or requests from students and parents in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.

March 10, 2023

Provides clerical support to both the Financial Aid Counselor and the Financial Aid Director.

March 22, 2023

Supports the Financial Aid Director and Financial Aid Counselor in maintaining Financial Aid Programs and compliance.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Aid Planner in Columbia, SC

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What is the average salary for Financial Aid Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Aid Planner in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Financial Aid Planner ranges from $40,536 to $52,411 with the average base salary of $45,829. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,536 to $52,411 with the average total cash compensation of $45,829.

View Average Salary for Financial Aid Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,829	$40,536 - $52,411
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$45,829	$40,536 - $52,411

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Financial Aid Planner Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,807 - $50,175	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,492 - $52,354	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,296 - $54,686	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,474 - $51,037	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,615 - $52,513	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,493 - $53,648	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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